Latest AMG Engine Break-in Protocol from Germany
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Latest AMG Engine Break-in Protocol from Germany
Hey Guys,
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
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It is the only thing I could come up with.
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Bottom line is that I am trying to adhere perfectly to the factory break in guideline. If something happens to the motor later, I want the peace of mind knowing it was not because of how I broke it in.
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I am making a somewhat educated guess that it is not that detrimental for an occasional slip. I am doing my absolute best to not go over the 4500 as I agree with you this is likely the bigger concern of the two. but have I accidentally crept up to 90 for a moment once or twice so far? Yes. Momentarily. Out here in the Bay Area on some of our freeways (during non peak commute times) you will get run over under 80mph. And as everyone on this site knows, these cars can get to 90 from 80 quite fast and without much effort.
Bottom line is that I am trying to adhere perfectly to the factory break in guideline. If something happens to the motor later, I want the peace of mind knowing it was not because of how I broke it in.
Bottom line is that I am trying to adhere perfectly to the factory break in guideline. If something happens to the motor later, I want the peace of mind knowing it was not because of how I broke it in.
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Hey Guys,
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
https://mbzmaster.com/how-to-properl...st-1000-miles/
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It is all guess work for them.....
what is the science behind it?
To wear in the rings and bearings and catch any metal debris in oil filter....
what is the science behind it?
To wear in the rings and bearings and catch any metal debris in oil filter....
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Hey Guys,
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
Just letting you all know that I just heard last Friday from my SA that a new bulletin just crossed his desk from Germany regarding new AMG engine break-in protocols. He knew I was working toward 500 miles and wanted to let me know. Apparently, the new guideline is the following:
During the first 1000 miles do not:
Exceed 4500 rpm
Exceed 85 mph
So far I have done neither of these. But UGH!! Now I have to wait until 1000 miles to open her up. Oh well, it's worth the wait for the new motor.
https://mbzmaster.com/how-to-properl...st-1000-miles/
and in 2014
http://www.autos.ca/auto-tech/auto-tech-breaking/2/
im not sure it says any different in the manual ... will check it out
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Note, if you buy used, chances are it was leased and chances are it was broken in at wot from the onset. This has been happening for decades now
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I fully agree! However, since I have the opportunity to break it in correctly, I am going to. Also, improper break in doesn't necessarily translate to some type of engine failure. It might be that the improperly handled engine just goes through more oil than it should. Or maybe it's overall life is a bit shorter. OR, maybe nothing at all.
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I fully agree! However, since I have the opportunity to break it in correctly, I am going to. Also, improper break in doesn't necessarily translate to some type of engine failure. It might be that the improperly handled engine just goes through more oil than it should. Or maybe it's overall life is a bit shorter. OR, maybe nothing at all.
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... and this debate continues ...
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If you were just given a brand new motor, would you be jumping on it from beginning? Just curious. Also, after I get to the 1000 mile mark and start having fun, I will be monitoring oil consumption and I will indeed report back here for everyone interested.
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Proper break-in requires loading the rings and that’s done through acceleration and deceleration. All the motors I’ve had built got broken in with moderate to heavy loads and taking those loads up to redline well before 1k miles. I’ll be sticking to that due to my success...
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Drive it how you want it to run from day one. Change the oil at 500 miles and let it fly. This is what every serious engine builder I've ever spoken with uses.
The break in for these cars is more about letting the powertrain learn itself it, learn all the adaptation, etc. Nothing to do with the engine wear, more for the transmission and other smoothness factors. Same reason the break in is supposed to be done in Comfort mode, not sport or sport+ or whatever.
The break in for these cars is more about letting the powertrain learn itself it, learn all the adaptation, etc. Nothing to do with the engine wear, more for the transmission and other smoothness factors. Same reason the break in is supposed to be done in Comfort mode, not sport or sport+ or whatever.
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Proper break-in requires loading the rings and that’s done through acceleration and deceleration. All the motors I’ve had built got broken in with moderate to heavy loads and taking those loads up to redline well before 1k miles. I’ll be sticking to that due to my success...
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Modern mass production engines are so well finished, they break in almost immediately. I am a believer in exposing the new rings to some pressure/vacuum, as in letting the rpms come up to say 5k and then coasting back down in gear, several times, to allow the rings to experience the full range of operating conditions while they are seating in. But this happens in a few miles, not thousands.
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Yeah, there are various opinions out there on this subject. There's the well known Motoman method, which advocates to run the engine hard. They claim that you only have about 200 miles to seat the piston rings properly. They have demonstrated it on motorcycle engines and have shown that an engine that was broken in hard has much less blow-by etc. Most advocate for at least varying the rpm and load. What you don't wanna do is going for a road trip right away and just cruise at constant speeds. Try to vary the speed, load and rpm. Drive it in manual mode for example, so you don't constantly hover around very low rpms. Like my current car, I'll be breaking in the C63 S in Germany. I'll probably take it quickly up to higher speeds or at least do some moderate to hard acceleration early on the Autobahn.
Adaption of the various systems is another thing to keep in mind. Especially if you have the driver assistance package. The various semi-autonomous systems actually have a learning phase from the factory before they start performing optimally. It's mentioned in the owner's manual. So I think things like not exceeding 140 kmh may have partly to do with the baselining of all these systems, including transmission etc.
Also, brakes need to be bedded and the tires need to be broken in. New tires need about 500 miles to wear off the lubricants from the mold, before they develop their full grip potential.
Adaption of the various systems is another thing to keep in mind. Especially if you have the driver assistance package. The various semi-autonomous systems actually have a learning phase from the factory before they start performing optimally. It's mentioned in the owner's manual. So I think things like not exceeding 140 kmh may have partly to do with the baselining of all these systems, including transmission etc.
Also, brakes need to be bedded and the tires need to be broken in. New tires need about 500 miles to wear off the lubricants from the mold, before they develop their full grip potential.
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So Guys,
If I am hearing you correctly, because my engine ONLY was replaced, the adaptation stuff doesn't really apply as the rest of the drivetrain has about 34k miles on it? So the 85mph max doesn't apply? And now with ~450 miles on the new engine I can start ramping up on pushing it?
BTW, who knew you can get decent mileage out of these cars? lol I had never driven any of my 3 AMG's easy before. over the first 450 miles, since last odometer reset, I am getting a combined 14.8. In the 2011 M156, I was lucky to average 12.0. The previous M157 motor averaged 13.5. On freeway stretches alone it seems to be well over the 20 mark.
If I am hearing you correctly, because my engine ONLY was replaced, the adaptation stuff doesn't really apply as the rest of the drivetrain has about 34k miles on it? So the 85mph max doesn't apply? And now with ~450 miles on the new engine I can start ramping up on pushing it?
BTW, who knew you can get decent mileage out of these cars? lol I had never driven any of my 3 AMG's easy before. over the first 450 miles, since last odometer reset, I am getting a combined 14.8. In the 2011 M156, I was lucky to average 12.0. The previous M157 motor averaged 13.5. On freeway stretches alone it seems to be well over the 20 mark.
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So Guys,
If I am hearing you correctly, because my engine ONLY was replaced, the adaptation stuff doesn't really apply as the rest of the drivetrain has about 34k miles on it? So the 85mph max doesn't apply? And now with ~450 miles on the new engine I can start ramping up on pushing it?
BTW, who knew you can get decent mileage out of these cars? lol I had never driven any of my 3 AMG's easy before. over the first 450 miles, since last odometer reset, I am getting a combined 14.8. In the 2011 M156, I was lucky to average 12.0. The previous M157 motor averaged 13.5. On freeway stretches alone it seems to be well over the 20 mark.
If I am hearing you correctly, because my engine ONLY was replaced, the adaptation stuff doesn't really apply as the rest of the drivetrain has about 34k miles on it? So the 85mph max doesn't apply? And now with ~450 miles on the new engine I can start ramping up on pushing it?
BTW, who knew you can get decent mileage out of these cars? lol I had never driven any of my 3 AMG's easy before. over the first 450 miles, since last odometer reset, I am getting a combined 14.8. In the 2011 M156, I was lucky to average 12.0. The previous M157 motor averaged 13.5. On freeway stretches alone it seems to be well over the 20 mark.
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WOW! Those numbers are well above the sticker values for the car. How is this possible? In fairness with my numbers, My commute is only about 10 miles each way and it's about half city driving. So I am not really seeing much long haul data yet. But I think even if I set cruise to 65 for 50 miles on a flat road I won't see close to 29. Maybe 24 I'm guessing. Oh, BTW, I also default to S mode. So I imagine if I try for mileage in C mode it would be a bit better. However as easy as I have been driving her since the new motor went in I'm not sure that would matter alot considering that the S mode simply raises the shift points and starts out in 2nd gear.
But seriously, please explain how you can get these mileage numbers. I am clearly missing something if these are correct. And GREAT for you if they are!!
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WOW! Those numbers are well above the sticker values for the car. How is this possible? In fairness with my numbers, My commute is only about 10 miles each way and it's about half city driving. So I am not really seeing much long haul data yet. But I think even if I set cruise to 65 for 50 miles on a flat road I won't see close to 29. Maybe 24 I'm guessing. Oh, BTW, I also default to S mode. So I imagine if I try for mileage in C mode it would be a bit better. However as easy as I have been driving her since the new motor went in I'm not sure that would matter alot considering that the S mode simply raises the shift points and starts out in 2nd gear.
But seriously, please explain how you can get these mileage numbers. I am clearly missing something if these are correct. And GREAT for you if they are!!
WOW! Those numbers are well above the sticker values for the car. How is this possible? In fairness with my numbers, My commute is only about 10 miles each way and it's about half city driving. So I am not really seeing much long haul data yet. But I think even if I set cruise to 65 for 50 miles on a flat road I won't see close to 29. Maybe 24 I'm guessing. Oh, BTW, I also default to S mode. So I imagine if I try for mileage in C mode it would be a bit better. However as easy as I have been driving her since the new motor went in I'm not sure that would matter alot considering that the S mode simply raises the shift points and starts out in 2nd gear.
But seriously, please explain how you can get these mileage numbers. I am clearly missing something if these are correct. And GREAT for you if they are!!
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Those are pretty normal break in procedures. Add into that no sudden acceleration or sustained RPMs (no steady highway jaunts) and you'll have what basically all manufacturers call for during break in.
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